"Nothing more aptly describes Dirty Sweet as a band than the moniker they go by. Steeped in the lore of classic rock, Dirty Sweet definitely has their roots planted in the music of yesteryear. But what set's the band apart from so many other "throwback" acts, is the group's ability to be so diverse in it's song writing. Never sounding contrived or derivative, there's something pleasingly familiar yet fresh, distinct, and catchy-as-hell about every song.

Forming back in the Fall of 2003, Dirty Sweet began it's career wowing crowds as the main support on a sold-out Jimmy Eat World ...read more

"Nothing more aptly describes Dirty Sweet as a band than the moniker they go by. Steeped in the lore of classic rock, Dirty Sweet definitely has their roots planted in the music of yesteryear. But what set's the band apart from so many other "throwback" acts, is the group's ability to be so diverse in it's song writing. Never sounding contrived or derivative, there's something pleasingly familiar yet fresh, distinct, and catchy-as-hell about every song.

Forming back in the Fall of 2003, Dirty Sweet began it's career wowing crowds as the main support on a sold-out Jimmy Eat World tour. Since then, the band has slayed countless audiences in their hometown of San Diego and up the West Coast. Recognized early-on by NME as a band on the rise, the group went on to win the coveted San Diego Music Awards 'Best Rock' act TWICE and "Best Rock Album", as well as performing at the ceremony itself. In the summer of 2006, bassist Shaun Cornell enlisted the rest of the band to aid him in the construction on his new recording studio, Blue Roof Studios. Eager to put their ideas to tape, the fivesome were cutting drum tracks in the newly completed 'Studio B', even as the paint was drying. For the next 2 1/2 weeks, Dirty Sweet maintained a rigorous recording regiment. Out of these sessions, came the 12 songs that would make-up "...Of Monarchs and Beggars", the groups first long-player. Produced and engineered by the band them selves, the album rivals many records afforded the luxuries that only a major-label budget can provide..